Case report – Kidney-Lung Syndrome (Goodpasture Syndrome) when to think
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Lung-kidney syndrome is an anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease, which is often characterized by pulmonary hemorrhage and renal dysfunction. To date, no specific trigger for the development of anti-GBM antibodies has been identified, and exposure of the alveolar capillaries to these antibodies requires an initial attack on the pulmonary vasculature, resulting in a typical picture of glomerulonephritis. As it is a disease of low prevalence, clinical reasoning associated with an effective investigation for early detection is essential for a satisfactory evolution. Good results are seen when treatment is started immediately. Thus, the present case report aims to discuss, through a literature review in databases such as Scielo and PubMed, the efficacy of an early intervention in a patient with initially unexplained respiratory failure and renal dysfunction, associated with alterations in laboratory and imaging tests. In addition, it aims to demonstrate the importance of quick clinical reasoning to avoid sequelae and increase the chances of a good prognosis.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Thais Maryana Ribeiro, Fernando Merlos, Sergio Luis Spitzner Filho, Pedro Henrique Dias Fernandes, Priscila Gabriella CarraroAuthor(s)
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Thais Maryana Ribeiro
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Fernando Merlos
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Sergio Luis Spitzner Filho
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Pedro Henrique Dias Fernandes
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Priscila Gabriella Carraro